A month old!

Theo turned a month old yesterday!  He is a great baby. He's already on his own schedule, which makes it easier with a 2 and 3 year old who have their own agendas.  He naps in the afternoon, when the boys take quiet time, which gives me time to rest or read (which I am loving).  He already sleeps a 5-6 hour stretch at night and is overall very content.  He smiles when he sees his brothers and fits into our family wonderfully.  I can't remember life without this little guy. 

This month has flown by (unlike the previous month). Jay finished up his first month as a medical student (he's been doing an internal medicine rotation) and we've been enjoying the summer. The summer has included lots of long walks, swimming, visiting play grounds, the waterfront and going to Scoops (our favorite ice cream hang out).

 Theo checking out Jacob. He's really become more animated the past week.

 He started smiling. I love when they get to this age!

 The boys were watching television and my camera was about to die so this photo isn't great, but it's still cute.

 Theo is trying to suck Jacob's shoulder. Jacob and Raphael usually sit close together when watching a show, I love it.

 The Rose of Sharon bushes are in full bloom.

 Strawberries anyone?

Green beans from our garden, basil from our CSA and oregano and sage from our garden. I love the bounties of summer.

Why we love summer

 Living in Buffalo is perfect in the summer time. It's not too hot and the breezy evenings are perfect. The waterfront has made great strides in improving its image the past few years. 

 The Buffalo zoo and all the great parks are fabulous this time of year.  We've been frequenting quite a few of the parks this summer and the boys love them all!

 Our newest addition to the family is perfect and beautiful!

 Jay started his second year of residency! The first year was rough at times but we made it through. Here's to a great second year and our seventh year of marriage.

 I love looking at all the gorgeous gardens this time of year. Right now the tiger lilies are in full bloom and they are stunning!

 Our vegetable garden is taking off.  Here is our cucumber plant (Thanks Nancy) and basil in the background and peas in the forefront.

 We've been blest to spend time with lots of family this summer. The boys especially love their grandparents. Here the boys are being imaginative with Grandma K.

 The Harlem Rd. playground is one of our favorites. Here are the boys playing pirate ship.

 My Jacob and me, he's getting to be so grown up.

 Here is some of the family by the Father Nelson Baker statue near the waterfront (this is prior to Theo's birth...when I was days overdue!).  The tree behind us makes it look like it's fall...I just noticed.

 Summer crocs and slip on shoes are the best!

Grilling and enjoying food outside is another one of my summer favorites. Granted with three kids under four, I do not always get to sit that much and savor the food....We are also loving our CSA share from Native Offerings farm. The cherries have been awesome this year!

Flowers always make me smile.

The past week

 We've been wanting to fence in the yard for a while. Uncle Dean and Poppy came up to do the work last week.  We have to special order the gate, but other then that it is complete!

 Three generations

 Jay and Poppy took Jacob to his first Buffalo Bisons game. They rode the subway to the game.

 I adore this picture!

 Our little Theo. So precious...

 Our attempt at a family picture before mass.

 This picture turned out well I thought.

Pictures of the garden.

 If you click on this photo you can see a bee in flight!

 We ate pork ribs the day before the 4th. Jay and Poppy worked on the preparation and they grilled all afternoon. They were delicious!

 Working in our gravel pit outside! We hope to seed this spot and plop down a shed.

 Poppy is listening to the Yankee game on his iPhone.

Theo is just sleeping outside on the beautiful 80 degree day!  We had a great weekend with Grandma and Poppy. Thank you so much for visiting. All the extra hands made for light work!

p.s. Thank you to all the family and friends for your cards, gifts, money and prayers! We really appreciate all of it and can't wait to see you soon.